A lovely drive through the Adirondacks in Upstate New York
A lovely drive through the Adirondacks is basically guaranteed. We crisscrossed the mountains in a day because, unfortunately, we visited over the 4th of July and could not find any…
Exploring the Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York
Exploring the Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York is a lot of fun! The area is very scenic with 11 lakes surrounded by rolling hills and lots of vineyards.…
6 Beautiful Things to See in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio is located in an urban area basically between Cleveland and Akron. The park was created to protect the scenic landscape of the Cuyahoga River…
7 Tips for a Wonderful Time in Detroit
This was my first trip to Detroit, Michigan, and I really enjoyed the 3 days I spent there. Detroit may have not been a tourist destination in the past but…
6 Fun Things to Do in and around Bakersfield
We came to Bakersfield over Memorial Day weekend and spent 4 days in town. A year earlier, in the spring of 2023, we went to Nashville to listen to some…
4 Amazing Hikes to See Giant Sequoias in California
Some of the most amazing trees in my opinion are redwoods, sequoias, and bristlecone pines. Sequoias are the largest trees on earth and it’s an amazing experience to stand next…
How to Best Visit John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is located in central Oregon and consists of 3 units: the Sheep Rock unit, the Painted Hills unit, and the Clarno Unit. The park…
Best Hikes in Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the Moon National Monument is a fascinating place. Black lava covers vast areas of land but juniper trees and sage show their presence as well. I've visited this…
8 Things to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country. Almost 13 million people visited the park in 2022. That’s nearly 3 times more than the…
How to Spend a Week on the Big Island?
I have been to the Big Island twice, each time over the Christmas season. Winter is a wonderful time to leave cold and rainy Seattle behind and get warm on…